In a tightly contested match on Thursday, Palmeiras secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Grêmio in the ninth round of the Brasileirao. The scoring opened just before halftime when Marlon Freitas rose to the occasion, heading the ball into the net in the 43rd minute to give his team a 1-0 lead.
However, Grêmio’s Carlos Vinicius responded quickly after the break, leveling the score with a powerful shot just 8 minutes into the second half. The forward’s effort came after receiving a well-timed pass from Gustavo Martins, igniting hope for the visiting side.
Marlon Freitas would not be outdone, as he found the net again in the 26th minute of the second half, sealing the game for Palmeiras with his second goal of the night. Freitas was the standout performer, attempting 6 shots on target and making a significant impact on the match.
In addition to Freitas, Carlos Vinicius was notable for Grêmio, contributing 1 goal and taking 3 shots towards the goal during the match.
Palmeiras manager João Martins deployed a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Carlos Miguel in goal, and a defensive line of Agustín Giay, Murilo Cerqueira, Bruno Fuchs, and Jefté. The midfield was packed with Marlon Freitas, Andreas Pereira, Allan, Maurício Magalhães, and Jhon Arias, while José Manuel López led the attack.
Grêmio, managed by Luís Ribeiro de Castro, also lined up in a 4-5-1 formation, with Weverton as goalkeeper. Their defense included Cristian Pavón, Gustavo Martins, Viery, and Pedro Gabriel, while Erick Noriega, Juan Ignacio Nardoni, Tete, Miguel Monsalve, and José Enamorado formed their midfield. Carlos Vinicius took his place at the front.
The match, officiated by referee Bruno Arleu de Araujo, highlighted the competitive spirit between the two teams.
Looking ahead, Palmeiras will face Bahia in their next fixture, while Grêmio will take on Remo. With this win, Palmeiras climbs to the top of the standings with 22 points, while Grêmio remains in the 10th position with 11 points.
Substitutions for Palmeiras
66’ 2T – Jefté out for Arthur Gabriel
70’ 2T – Maurício Magalhães out for Felipe Anderson
71’ 2T – José Manuel López out for Ramón Sosa
84’ 2T – Allan out for Lucas Evangelista and Jhon Arias out for Khellven
Substitutions for Grêmio
45’ 2T – Erick Noriega out for Dodi, Tete out for Francis Amuzu, Miguel Monsalve out for Gabriel Mec
75’ 2T – José Enamorado out for Martin Braithwaite
79’ 2T – Juan Ignacio Nardoni out for Bernardo Zortea
Yellow Cards for Grêmio:
39’ 1T – Pedro Gabriel (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement), 24’ 2T – Luís Castro (Insulting or disapproving of the referee), 29’ 2T – Cristian Pavón (Unsporting behavior), and 40’ 2T – Dodi (Unsporting behavior).